temperance
IPA: tˈɛmpɝʌns
noun
- Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence.
- Moderation, and sometimes abstinence, in respect to using intoxicating liquors.
- Moderation of passion; calmness.
- (obsolete) State with regard to heat or cold; temperature.
- A female given name from English.
- (tarot) The fourteenth trump or major arcana card in most traditional Tarot decks.
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Examples of "temperance" in Sentences
- It represents the virtue of temperance.
- See the history of the Temperance movement.
- Comus argues for the virtuousness of temperance and chastity.
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